Lady Pamela Hicks dead: Heartbreak for royals as late Queen's closest friend dies and family pays tribute

Lady Pamela Hicks dead: Heartbreak for royals as late Queen's closest friend dies and family pays tribute Lady Pamela Hicks, a close friend of Elizabeth II and one of her bridesmaids when she married Prince Philip, has died, her daughter India has announced One of the late Queen’s best friends who was a bridesmaid at her wedding to Prince Philip has died, her daughter has announced. Lady Pamela Hicks, who was the daughter of Lord Mountbatten and also a cousin of Philip, died peacefully today, her daughter India posted on social media. She was a long-time lady-in-waiting for Elizabeth II and was with her in Kenya when she learned of the death of her father George VI and ascended to the throne. Paying tribute India, who was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, wrote: “Whilst there is no tragedy in the death of a 97-year-old who has lived a full life I know grief will be unavoidable, lurking around waiting for me, but today I am simply grateful that she was my Mother. "And through the prism of a crowded and remarkable past, she made incomparable company, carrying her memories lightly, and always with humour. “My mother maintained right up to the end, the impeccable style, sharp mind, and effortless charm that made her not only a cherished institution, but truly the last of her kind.” This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror ’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .